dogrunner5 2 Posted June 9, 2011 Report Share Posted June 9, 2011 Hello to you all. I am new to this site, I have kept lurchers for a few years now mainly collie crosses. I have a young deerhound x collie greyhound he is 15 months old, He is a brilliant dog , fantastic laid back tempermant but has a high prey drive. I have just been doing a little rough work with him with my friends terriers at the minute until the season starts again, and I am conserned about the dogs stamina. He will have three or four good runs and a bit of rough hunting on his own and he is ready to collapse, If put back on the lead for 5 mins he is ready to go again. Meanwile the other lurcher is whippet bedlington and will keep going all night. I was wondering if anyone has had experiences with this cross before and could offer any advice on this matter and maybe a possible solution. cheers Quote Link to post
saluki bulls 118 Posted June 9, 2011 Report Share Posted June 9, 2011 its the summer mate too hot for running dogs. Quote Link to post
TROY_BOY 62 Posted June 9, 2011 Report Share Posted June 9, 2011 depends what you mean by good runs mate and on what Quote Link to post
dogrunner5 2 Posted June 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2011 Yea I know what your saying this could be the case but was about 9.30 when we went out. and it didne seam that warm. Quote Link to post
dogrunner5 2 Posted June 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2011 Just running at rabbits mate, plenty where we go to exercise the dogs, but maybe just needs a bit more development muscle wise, and to keep him at it?? Quote Link to post
TROY_BOY 62 Posted June 9, 2011 Report Share Posted June 9, 2011 think theres only 1 way to clarify the issue of stamina give him the ultimate test for a working lurcher for speed/stamina 15 month you say should be as good as ready to tackle the mighty he's obviously killing rabbit no probs yeah Quote Link to post
skycat 6,174 Posted June 9, 2011 Report Share Posted June 9, 2011 At this time of year even the nights are too warm for most dogs. Especially a big dog like yours. Don't forget, dog's can't sweat like we can: only through their tongues and their pads. I've been walking mine late evening and even then a few runs and they're panting like mad. Quote Link to post
kev2010 8 Posted June 9, 2011 Report Share Posted June 9, 2011 Hello to you all. I am new to this site, I have kept lurchers for a few years now mainly collie crosses. I have a young deerhound x collie greyhound he is 15 months old, He is a brilliant dog , fantastic laid back tempermant but has a high prey drive. I have just been doing a little rough work with him with my friends terriers at the minute until the season starts again, and I am conserned about the dogs stamina. He will have three or four good runs and a bit of rough hunting on his own and he is ready to collapse, If put back on the lead for 5 mins he is ready to go again. Meanwile the other lurcher is whippet bedlington and will keep going all night. I was wondering if anyone has had experiences with this cross before and could offer any advice on this matter and maybe a possible solution. cheers Hi mate. Same as you,i have dh/gh & beddy/whippet x whippet.The big lad does get a lot hotter & suffers with heat more in the summer.I don't think it's so much a lack of stamina as both dogs will go all night.Just the dh/gh needs to stop & cool down more.Beddy/whippet just goes on & on & on.I personally think the Beddy/whippet is more a problem as he'd run himself into the ground if you let him.It's funny,the only time he gets tired is when it's time to go home. Atb,Kev. Quote Link to post
blackpack 70 Posted June 9, 2011 Report Share Posted June 9, 2011 i have a deerhound bull x grey, and this time of yr knackers the dog up completely, he is a fair lump of a dog and it effects the bigger dogs quicker than the little x's bud, dont worry about it, wait till the season they soon come right Quote Link to post
rocky1 942 Posted June 9, 2011 Report Share Posted June 9, 2011 also bigger dog like deerhound take longer 2 develope ,normally a dog would have had full lung capasty at 16/18months with bigger breed like deerhound could be 20/22 months ,is the dog rough or smooth coated that could also be a facter ,i,ve got 3 bull/deehound/grey and they all different running wise but can still do hard nights lamping or long moochers Quote Link to post
kev2010 8 Posted June 9, 2011 Report Share Posted June 9, 2011 i have a deerhound bull x grey, and this time of yr knackers the dog up completely, he is a fair lump of a dog and it effects the bigger dogs quicker than the little x's bud, dont worry about it, wait till the season they soon come right also bigger dog like deerhound take longer 2 develope ,normally a dog would have had full lung capasty at 16/18months with bigger breed like deerhound could be 20/22 months ,is the dog rough or smooth coated that could also be a facter ,i,ve got 3 bull/deehound/grey and they all different running wise but can still do hard nights lamping or long moochers Like you say,idon't think it's anything to worry about.Two different syle & size of dog.Yes they'll all suffer more this time of year,but thats to be expected. Quote Link to post
fieldsman 51 Posted June 9, 2011 Report Share Posted June 9, 2011 Get him in some water inbetween runs if you can cool him off if you cannot get him in water take a bottle with you and tip it on him it will have the same effect as him sweating. Quote Link to post
iceman001979 1,316 Posted June 9, 2011 Report Share Posted June 9, 2011 If he has a big hairy coat get him shaved down just got my two bitches done makes a big difference Quote Link to post
cantona 310 Posted June 9, 2011 Report Share Posted June 9, 2011 dont work him till its cooler again, if something gets up with stamina it could kill him Quote Link to post
saluki bulls 118 Posted June 9, 2011 Report Share Posted June 9, 2011 dont work him till its cooler again, if something gets up with stamina it could kill him Quote Link to post
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